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Valmet is to deliver a press roll for the TwinRoll wash press at Mercer Rosenthal mill in Germany. The new TwinRoll Press Roll will ensure the availability and performance of the press and increase its lifetime. The replacement roll will be delivered during the second quarter of 2026.

Antalis will expand its paperboard range with the introduction of Eska Brown. Eska Brown, a new addition to Antalis' current range of 'greyboards', is said to have been crafted from 100% recycled materials and is polyvinyl chloride-free.

A newly released resource explores pigments, improved recyclability, and their role in the paper industry’s transformation.

In response to market needs, Runtech Systems is launching a new turbo blower model for paper machine vacuum systems. The new RunEco EP650 AMB Turbo Blower features active magnetic bearings. The design of EP Turbo Blowers is characterized by its streamlined efficiency, featuring impellers mounted directly onto the motor shaft.

 Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals for water-intensive industries, was awarded Sappi’s 2024 Supplier Sustainability Leadership Award. The award recognizes the shared commitment to sustainability demonstrated by both Sappi and Solenis, underscored by the fact that both companies have achieved a Platinum rating from EcoVadis.

Kimberly-Clark Professional introduced a customer-centric innovation called Onvation SmartFit technology consisting of a small, internet-enabled sensor that fits inside paper towel and bath tissue dispensers to provide real-time data that helps commercial facility managers schedule janitorial staff more efficiently and reduce waste.

International Paper announced changes to its executive leadership team.

Sofidel announced that its tissue mill in Circleville, Ohio, took delivery of a new Yankee Dryer on March 2. The Yankee Dryer will be installed on a new Valmet DCT 200 tissue machine, which will be the mill's third machine and is scheduled for start-up in the third quarter of 2025.

Metsä Board has concluded the change negotiations that began in January to improve the company's profitability and cost competitiveness. As a result of the negotiations, Metsä Board will permanently close Tako board mill and enhance the operational efficiency of Kyro board mill. 

Aikawa Fiber Technologies (AFT) announces the appointment of Mr. Jeff Hartman as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective February 18, 2025.